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House Republicans Vote to Gut Medicaid for Tax Cuts After Pressure From Trump
“They're showing you exactly who they’re working for,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal said on social media.
A Horrific Gas Leak Prompted CO2 Pipeline Safety Rules. Trump Removed Them.
Now the new regulator overseeing these matters worked previously as a lobbyist for the pipeline industry.
Trump Administration Seizes Control Over White House Press Pool in Chilling Move
“In a free country, leaders must not be able to choose their own press corps,” the White House press group said.
Staffers Resign En Masse From DOGE, Refusing to Help Musk “Dismantle” Services
“We will not lend our expertise to carry out or legitimize DOGE’s actions,” the staffers wrote.
Elon Musk Calls for Impeachment of Judges Who Oppose Trump Policies
A civil rights attorney said that the impeachment filing is “naked political retaliation.”
Sanders Moves to Block Trump’s $8.5B Transfer of Weapons to Israel
The sale includes thousands of the types of bombs and missiles found to have been used in likely Israeli war crimes.
Wealth of the World’s Billionaires Surged by $10 Billion Per Day in January
An economist warns that the breakneck speed of extreme wealth growth is putting more power into the hands of a tiny few.
Analysis Shows Nearly 4 in 10 Contracts Ended by DOGE Net No Real Savings
Meanwhile, DOGE's budget has doubled since the start of February, and Trump has spent millions in tax dollars on golf.
Idaho Woman Violently Removed From GOP-Led Town Hall After Criticizing Lawmakers
The woman was removed by unidentified private security guards who appeared to be following orders from the sheriff.
GOP Votes to Advance Budget That Slashes Food Benefits, Medicaid for Millions
Proposed SNAP cuts would potentially take benefits from more than 9 million low-income people in an average month.